News & Updates

The latest news, blogs and features from Born Free.

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Hunting trophies – get the ban done

Head of Policy, veterinarian Mark Jones, explains why the UK's Hunting Trophies (Import Prohibition) Bill represents an important opportunity for the UK to play its part in bringing trophy hunting to an end.

In conversation: Dr Matthew McLennan from BCCP

To celebrate World Chimpanzee Day, we recently spoke with the project director of the Bulindi Chimpanzee and Community Project, one of Born Free’s partners in Uganda.

Meet Ralph Chami

Our Head of Policy Dr Mark Jones talks to Ralph Chami, Assistant Director at the International Monetary Fund, about his work as an economist and his passion for wildlife.

Save apes to save the forest

Apes have a key role maintaining forests but, can come into conflict with people. Born Free promotes co-existence so both can thrive, as our Conservation team reports in a fascinating long read.

Climate change – we must act now!

In perhaps the most important report of our lifetime, the world’s scientists tell us that only drastic and immediate action can prevent our children facing an unliveable future and biodiversity being destroyed worldwide.

How do you rescue an animal?

Our team rescues and rehomes vulnerable animals, often from lives of misery in tiny cages. But it’s a complicated process, as Rescue & Care Officer Flo Blackbourn explains.

Managing invasive species

A population of African green monkeys deemed invasive living on a Caribbean island has recently come under the spotlight.

Why leopards need your help

A long read by Rescue & Care Officer Flo Blackbourn, considers five reasons why leopards need your help today.

Power to the people!

Want to save rare species? Empowering local people and funding community-based conservation is the key.

CITES Q&A

Ahead of CITES CoP, starting 19 November 2022, we look at what CITES is, why it's important and where Born Free stands on key issues.